Calling all artists! Design the 2018 Deer Management Patch!

The Michigan Deer Management Cooperator Patch has been a collector’s item for hunters since the early 1970s.

This year, the Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to design the deer patch for the first time ever!

“Over the years, hunters or others have asked about or submitted patch ideas, but we have always hired an artist or used DNR staff,” said Jordyn Richardson, DNR outreach technician. “This year, we thought, let’s make it a contest so we can get a lot of different ideas and bring some excitement back to the patch.”

The DNR has been providing the patch as a thank-you to hunters for bringing their deer to DNR check stations. At check stations, the DNR collects valuable data about the state’s deer population.

Those interested in participating in the contest should submit their designs by:

April 2nd, 2018.

Submissions must include artist’s name, mailing address and phone number.